Visitors

Visitors are welcome in our libraries. While the main function of the Library is to serve members of the University, we are proud to provide our community access and act as a point of reference for educational providers within the region.

Visitors, including external borrowers and members of the SCONUL Access Scheme may use the Library between 08:30 - 18:00 on weekdays and 09:00 - 17:00 at weekends. Access may vary during public holidays, please see our opening hours page for more details.

Anyone attending public lectures, evening classes and other official events are permitted access for the duration of the event.

Given the pressure on University learning spaces, we cannot give access to visitors during the revision and assessment periods, the next period is the 5th November 2018 – 18th January 2019. Members of the SCONUL Access Scheme may use the Library during this time.

Services available to visitors

Access to library printed material and newspapers with no borrowing rights. It may be helpful to use LibrarySearch to find out what material is in stock at each of our libraries and which would be most helpful to visit.

Due to licensing restrictions, we can't make subscription digital resources available, except those provided on the dedicated visitor PC in Augustine House.

Registration

First time visitors must register at Reception. You will be asked to complete a Registration form. Visitors under the age of 16 must have their Registration form countersigned by their parent/guardian/school.

Once registered, you will be provided with a ‘Find your way around’ leaflet with a map of the building, information about services available and Heath & Safety advice.

In registering as a visitor, you accept the Library regulations, the Code of Conduct and other university policies that impact on the safety and wellbeing of all users of the University facilities. If these are breached we have the right to suspend or revoke your visitor status.

Students and staff from other Higher Education Institutions

You may be able to access the Library under the SCONUL Access scheme. Please check the SCONUL website for further information. You will need to bring a copy of your confirmation e-mail from SCONUL, along with your ID card or library card from your home institution.

External membership

This is available to members of the public who are not otherwise entitled to a library account. For more information, please see our external library membership page.

Group Visits

School and Further Education groups can request a visit between November and March or between June and August. Please complete a group visit request form at least one month before your proposed visit. So we have enough time to make arrangements.

For enquiries about visits from other groups or organisations, please email librarygroupvisits@canterbury.ac.uk. We can then arrange something to meet your needs and interests.

Visitor PC (Augustine House only)

Members of the public can use the internet and access the OpenOffice packages via the visitor PCs on the Ground Floor of Augustine House.

If you have your own laptop and just want to get online, using free WiFi may better meet your needs:

eduroam for academic visitors or those with a Canterbury Christ Church Universty IT account. Connect to eduroam.

You can use the visitor PC during the Library Point service hours for at least 30 minutes. If another visitor is waiting to use the PC you may be asked to finish your session at the end of the 30 minute period.